Day 44 - Bulging Sidewall

June 23, 2011 - 31.33 miles - Total so far: 2292.2 miles

The last day or so my tire has been bulging on it’s sidewall. I removed the tire and realized that the innermost fiber belt was splitting. I used the plastic from a soda bottle and duct tape to relieve the pressure on the spilt. The repair worked but I was still concerned that the next bike shop is in Fairbanks. During my ride I met Ernst from Switzerland, who graciously offered me an extra spare he was carrying. I replaced the tire and all was good.


barbara greenberg => Darling JeffHopefully miracles will never cease!Yea for Ernst..You get a lot of points for ingenuity up to that point..but reality trumps ingenuity in this case..Love you.. Stay safe..